Chicken Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice come together in this refreshing blended drink that feels equally at home on a summer afternoon or as a cozy cool-weather treat. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice form the backbone, delivering a punchy, sun-ripened flavor that bottled juice simply can't match. A homemade cinnamon-maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness and a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average lemonade. Everything gets blended with ice until slushy and frothy, then strained into a pitcher for a smooth, restaurant-worthy finish. The result is somewhere between a classic lemonade and a frozen cocktail-style sipper — totally crowd-pleasing and completely plant-based by nature. It comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients and no store-bought shortcuts required, so you know exactly what's in your glass.
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4 servings
For the cinnamon-maple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon or orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant and lightly infused with cinnamon. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes, then discard the cinnamon sticks.
- 2
Add the cooled cinnamon-maple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, cold water, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds, until the ice is fully crushed and the drink is uniformly slushy and frothy.
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